John Corby was born in 1962 and has been boating all his life. Being literate in CAD in the mid 80s enabled him to get a job in an established design office, then in 1988 he got his first own commission which was to design and build a 27ft LDB to race in CHS (now IRC). In the mid 90s he originated the massive bulb IRC design route which so many other designers have since followed and his boats continue to dominate their classes in many areas of the world. Whereas most designers aspire to move up to maxis and superyachts, John has remained firmly with his roots in smaller family sized racer/cruisers. Brand loyalty is extremely high and the last five new Corby yachts to be launched have all been for previous Corby owners. www.corby-yachts.com